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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.73, 1,680.96 and 573.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.73, 1,680.96 and 573.15 is: 858.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.73 : 1,680.96 = 573.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.73/1,680.96 = 573.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.73x = 1,680.96 × 573.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.73x = 963,450.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,450.68/1,121.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.90

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